Salmon Asparagus Tart - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped red or yellow sweet pepper
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. mayonnaise*
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. half and half cream
1 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (15 oz.) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a saucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a boil.
Place asparagus in a steamer basket over water; cover and steam for 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
Drain and set aside.
In a skillet, saute onion and red or yellow pepper until tender; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, flour, eggs, cream, dill, basil and pepper.
Fold in the salmon, asparagus, onion mixture and Swiss cheese.
Transfer to a greased 9 inch pie plate.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Yield: 6 servings.